Publicly Traded Agricultural Stocks

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Agricultural Stocks

Here is a little info on each of the agricultural segments within this category to help you find potential investments in areas that interest you. A list of publicly traded agricultural companies can be found by scrolling down or you can access a list of the companies in each category through the industry links on this page.

Agribusiness: The companies in this section are involved in a wide-range of agricultural activities. Examples of their activities include raising cattle, land development and growing a variety of food, feed and fuel crops. Examples of companies in this section include Adecoagro S.A. (AGRO) and Alico, Inc. (ALCO).

Agricultural Chemicals: These companies have been separated into two sections: large-cap and mid and small-cap agricultural chemical companies. Agricultural chemicals play a critical role in helping farmers and growers increase their crop yields and most of these companies produce one or more of the three main fertilizers: nitrogen, phosphate and potash. Examples of some of the larger companies in this section include Mosaic Company (The) (MOS) and Nutrien Ltd. (NTR).

Farmland Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): These companies acquire farmland and then rent that farmland to farmers. The companies in this category are currently smaller-sized companies and include both real estate investment trusts and other real estate focused companies focused on farmland.

Plant Biotech and Seeds: This section includes companies attempting to increase crop productivity, improve the quality of food and improve cultivation through seed technologies. Most of the companies in this category are smaller-sized companies.